Find & Apply For Social / Human Services Specialist Jobs in Slidell, Louisiana

Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Slidell, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 223655-SSC1-3-HCBS Department LDH-Florida Parishes Human Services Authority Opening Date 07/20/2026 Closing Date 8/2/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job We believe that our individual differences are our strength, and they form the foundation that allows our agency to empower individuals to experience a greater quality of life. Our agency's vision is that all people will be empowered to lead meaningful and productive lives among friends, relatives, and neighbors, regardless of behavioral health needs or developmental disabilities. We have been lighting the path forward into recovery by providing person-centered services to adults and children who meet the treatment criteria for substance use disorders, developmental disabilities, and/or mental health. Join our team at Florida Parishes Human Services Authority as a Social Service Counselor in our Home and Community Based Services program. This is a community-based position, with services delivered primarily in the homes of families across Tangipahoa, St. Helena, and Livingston Parishes. We're looking for a dedicated individual who is comfortable working flexible, non-traditional hours—including some weekends—and who thrives in a field-based role that rarely involves office time. If you're passionate about supporting families at risk of abuse or neglect and want to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you! An ideal candidate will possess the following competencies:

Driving Results:

The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results. Focusing on

Customers:

The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.

Thinking Critically:

The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website. Minimum Qualifications Three years of social services experience; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR A bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Positions that provide addictive disorder counseling or prevention services will require certification or eligibility for certification issued by the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority (ADRA), or its successor. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:

Manages specialized caseloads and provides direct services for those with a substantial, long-term disability, and/or expected to be of long-continued or indefinite durations; Completes initial and annual housing assessments; Assists tenants in establishing contracts, attaining and maintaining a safe, appropriate home environment with adequate financial support and developing daily living skills; Participates in and coordinates the planning, prioritization, management, and tracking of the Individual Service Plan (ISP); Serves as the liaison between tenant, family, Housing Support Team (HST), and development management landlords

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Probational Appointment or Job Appointment.

Career Progression:

This position will be filled as either a Social Service Counselor 1, 2, or 3

Compensation:

The salary range for the position is below. Social Service Counselor 1: $16.06/hour minimum

• $28.90/hour maximum Social Service Counselor 2: $17.18/hour minimum
• $30.92/hour maximum Social Service Counselor 3: $19.67/hour minimum
• $35.

40/hour maximum Salary may be negotiable depending on the chosen applicant's level of experience. Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title and NOT the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

Location:

Home and Community Based Services housed in Slidell, Louisiana.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score required in order to be considered for this vacancy. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their applications to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information on this vacancy, please contact: Emily Barthelemy HR Analyst C Florida Parishes Human Services Authority 835 Pride Drive, Suite B Hammond, LA 70401 emily.barthelemy@fphsa.org Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. FPHSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave

• Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave
• State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement
• State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works).

These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org ). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others